Payroll Financial Analyst
The University of Kansas Health System
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Shawnee Mission • Kansas • United States
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About the role
- Demonstrates knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Analysis, and Report Design.
- Has the ability to take the lead in assigned projects with minimal or no direction to a successful conclusion.
- Coordinates and is responsible for ongoing testing, implementation and upgrades with the UKG Pro WFM timekeeping, Workday payroll software systems, and BSI tax software ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the systems.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues in the payroll department as well as health system management.
- Works closely with the Information Technology and Human Resources department as well as outside vendors.
- Coordinates and is responsible for the testing and implementation of Workday and UKG upgrades, patches, new work rules, new benefit plans, new pay codes, etc. to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the systems.
- Works directly with Hospital Information Technology Services with regard to troubleshooting, upgrades, patches, etc.
- Coordinates and is responsible for testing and implementing regularly scheduled BSI tax updates as well as updates related to fiscal yearend tax reporting.
- Demonstrated knowledge in database report writing to be able to create new as well as modify and run existing reports.
- Responsible for producing reports/queries such as multiple monthly health reports, quarterly MAC retirement listing, Q65 and Q66 tax related queries, etc.
- Ensures payroll accounts are reconciled to the general ledger and journal entries comply with GAAP.
- Coordinates payroll bank reconciliation with cash accountant when needed.
- Coordinates and is responsible for data entry and accuracy of authorized payroll adjustments into both UKG and Workday resulting in synchronized timekeeping and payroll systems related to FMLA.
- Performs complex calculations such as FTE/wage retros and corrections involving work locations that have differing state and/or local tax withholdings.
- Reviews PTO payout checks prior to distribution to ensure accuracy.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues for UKG Timekeeping and Workday software questions.
- Assists employees with their questions.
- Handles special assignments, projects and other duties as assigned, all within Payroll’s deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, IT or related business field from an accredited college or university OR equivalent of 5 years of related work experience in human resources and/or payroll or a combination of education and work experience may be considered, if there is demonstrated expertise and intellectual knowledge.
- High School Graduate
- 3 or more years of payroll experience in large corporation.
- Experience in general ledger reconciliation.
- Experience in installing and/or updating a payroll system.
- Experience in Healthcare environment.
- American Payroll Association Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of report design through use of report writers, spreadsheets, and database software (SSRS/SQL/Access/etc) preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisReport DesignDatabase report writingGeneral ledger reconciliationPayroll system installationPayroll adjustmentsComplex calculationsFTE calculationsTax reporting
Soft Skills
LeadershipProject coordinationResourcefulnessCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detailCollaborationTime managementInterpersonal skillsAdaptability
Certifications
American Payroll Association CertificationBachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in ITBachelor's Degree in related business field